Principal Laboratory Scientist (PH)
First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
About the role
Acts as a senior laboratory scientist, performing complex and specialised testing, guiding junior staff, and supporting quality and biosafety.
Responsibilities
- Act as a senior practitioner in laboratory, performing complex/specialised laboratory testing and providing a clinical/technical resource to colleagues.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and checking of junior staff and trainees.
- Support biosafety compliance and quality assurance at section level.
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement and CPD.
Required skills
Advanced knowledge of laboratory practice across disciplines.Ability to perform complex/specialised testing and guide junior staff.Sound understanding of quality control and biosafety.Equipment competence and fault identification.Effective communication and record-keeping.
Nice to have
Specialty training or certification relevant to the laboratory discipline.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of post-registration experience in the relevant profession. Post-registration experience in medical laboratory science practice beyond entry level. Experience supporting and guiding junior medical laboratory science staff.
Education
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science BMLS from a recognised institution. Completion of the required national internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.